Will it work with rechargeable batteries vs. regular batteries?
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We did not try rechargeable...but the batteries only run the LED light, for using the microscope at night or in dim settings, so I don't see why rechargeable wouldn't work. Though rechargeable batteries' top power levels are never quite as high as non-rechargeable, I don't think you'd see any difference in light levels, since LEDs take so little power to run. Any difference the lower power levels made would likely be in how long between battery changes, instead.
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It takes 3 AAA batteries....so I guess if you have rechargeable AAA batteries they should work.
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Hello Ahmad, I don't believe it would work - rechargeable batteries charge slowly to avoid rapid expansion and cracking in the internal structures so I don't think it would be worth the risk even if it did work. This is the reason these things charge somewhat slowly.
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Yes. I always use it with rechargeable batteries. It doesn't last for 18 months though.
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I use regular replaceable batteries and it has a little button you push to check them. But I don't see why you cant use rechargeable.
875968
Yes, it can use regular batteries or there is a rechargeable pack you can buy for it.
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We never use it for rechargeable batteries, it is only for alkaline batteries. Works great.
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It could use a regular battery but comes with a rechargeable battery, which works fine.
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Yes it will but they will not last too long. Great for in an emergency but not for regular use, rechargables are the way to go.
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I've never tried rechargeable batteries, but a regular battery. The power consumption of this device is really low so one pair of batteries lasts forever.
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It will take longer to charge but also longer to run out of power. Yes, it will work but follow precautions on charging these batteries.
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I've been using the toy only with standard non rechargeable batteries. I have no report to give for the rechargeable ones.
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Works with any rechargable batteries (like Duracell, Energizer), but does NOT have a rechargeable battery pack available that I know of (like the LeapPad does)
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Yes, but that's not recommended for regular use. The rechargeable battery is built in to the unit, so it's "always" on battery.
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I just use alkaline batteries. I am not sure about rechargeable batteries. Sorry.
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Yes battery is rechargeable, and uses standard batteries also.. Differences price. The cheapest one works good enough.. Or you should buy one over $3000.. If you want the best..
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They will work with regular AAA batteries. I have also used rechargable AAAs, but found out that I had to scrape a bit of the paper off of the one making contact with the prong on the radio to make them work. You will still have to take this type battery out and put in a charger to charge.